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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.12, 425.08 and 177.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.12, 425.08 and 177.02 is: 244.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.12 : 425.08 = 177.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.12/425.08 = 177.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.12x = 425.08 × 177.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.12x = 75,247.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,247.66/308.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.22

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